>> on handsfree research, do you think it will be done by october or november? do you think he will have a recommendation this year? >> ron believes the analysis will be done probably closer to the end of the air. >> do you think you will be able to make a decision? >> i think by the end of the year, we will be able to look at the study, i share the information with you and say something. i do not know what we will say. >> why you say that the data is not strong on handsfree? >> because we are doing the studies. we are doing studies. here is where we get credibility. where ntsa its credibility and why they are so good is because they do studies. they do not talk of their head, subjectively, from their heart, and they persuaded me to do that. so now i do not talk from my heart. i do not talk from the top of my head. we do it based on studies. one of the first things ron told me is the way we have credibility is when we have good studies. we know the "click it or ticket" has worked because 84% of people buckle up. we know what has helped get drunk drivers off the

had has to do with the handsfree cell phone law and just exactly what you are and are not allowed towith your phone while behind the wheel. here's abc7 news reporter heather ishimaru. >> the state transportation commission official lucy dunn was pulled over in southern california when a police officer was thought she was texting at a red light. instead she was checking to make sure her smartphone is charging. she explained that's illegal too but let her out of the ticket if she would agree to post her experience and the lesson learned on facebook where she has 1300 friends. the officer suspected dunn isn't the only one who didn't realize in the eyes of the law, checking for charging may as well be texting. >>> did you realize that? >> no, i didn't. >> no, i didn't know that. >> do you feel like you understand what it legal and what is not? >> not necessarily. >> the only purpose that you can use your phone while driving is for making a handsfree call. >> the u.s. department of transportation says in 2010 there were more than 3,000 distracted driving fatalities nationwide. 416,000 inj

it has to do with the handsfree cell phone law and just exactly what you are and are not allowed to doh your phone while behind the wheel. here's abc7 news reporter heather ishimaru. >> the state transportation commission official lucy dunn was pulled over in southern california when a police officer thought she was texting at a red light. instead she was checking to make sure her smartphone is charging. he explained that's illegal too, but let her out of the ticket if she would agree to post her experience and the lesson learned on facebook where she has 1300 friends. the officer suspected dunn isn't the only one who didn't realize that, in the eyes of the law, checking for charging may as well be texting. >>> did you realize that? >> no, i didn't. >> no, i didn't know that. >> do you feel like you understand what it legal and what is not? >> not necessarily. >> the only purpose that you can use your phone while driving is for making a handsfree call. >> the u.s. department of transportation says in 2010 there were more than 3,000 distracted driving fatalities nationwide. 416,000 inju

drivers to put away the cell phone so you are not even attempted to talk or text career he said that handsfree devices could also pose a danger. he also says 11 states have very weak laws when it comes to distracted driving. drivers, be aware -- d.c. unveiled 17 new red light cameras yesterday including one on the 14th street bridge and the ninth street tunnel. it could be a big moneymaker. the district has already issued nearly 50,000 more speed camera tickets this is going year than all of last year. that adds up to $40 million for 2012. for a first -- for a complete list of cameras, go to our website at wjla.com. maryland's newest casino is drawing huge crowds in anne arundel county. >> not even open 24 hours and already moroccan -- already maryland live! casino has had 10,000 people. >> this is my second night here. it is wonderful. i haven't won yet, but i will stay here until i win something. >> with slot machines and electronic table games it was tough to find a chair -- that is it you are not stuck in traffic try to get here. >> about half an hour. but the traffic to coast of two hours

ray lahood urges drivers to put the cell phones a way in the glove compartment even handsfree devicesngers. you will send have some new help in navigating the thousands of graves at arlington national cemetery. the federal government will release a smartphone at. they are working on better soft on coverage of the cemetery grounds. the app is due in the fall and will be the first for a national cemetery. >> speaking of navigation, google is jumping into the next dimension for getting around town. they will equip aircraft to fly above cities and take a lot of pictures. all part of a plan to make google maps 3d. they are expected to be on line later this year. >> that means you cannot get lost at all. >> i look forward to that. a very nice again today. beautiful clouds to enjoy and watch. let's start right there and get you up to speed on what is happening around the area. this is a compilation of several storms iran the area. it is diminishing, but they are still making it across the border. we are getting our own pop up close to the washington area. as far as what is happening in the v

this woman obviously forgot about the handsfree loss since she has her soulful firmly attached to everyybe the phone is stuck there. she is looking at me as a sign she needs help to get unattached. quite a few drivers for gaudy just cannot cross over multiple traffic lanes simply because you see a shorter line. you absolutely cannot cross over the delineators. it can get pretty scary up there at the toll plaza. you are not the only one for getting things. >> if you have a comment or story idea for stanley, e- mail us. >>jaqueline: saw the up and down the coastline. winds are coming from the north to the south. they're supposed to be twice as strong as the sea breeze wins. what that means is that the fog will stay out of the inland valleys. temperatures will be fairly mild tomorrow morning into the '60s and '70s. >>gary: in the history of the new york mets there had never been a no-hitter until tonight. >> the first no-hitter in new york mets history. >>gary: he walked five and struck out eight. interesting to note, it was the mets in the san diego were the only franchises without a no-h

. >> this woman of this the forgot about the handsfree loss since she has a cellphone firmly attachedher year. maybe her phone is stuck there and she is looking at me as a sign that she needs help getting on attached. quite a few drivers forgot that you cannot cross over multiple traffic lanes simply because you see a shorter line. >>justine: one of the developing stories is the return of service on the n juda line. the report coming >>mark: pablo sandoval questioned by police in a possible federal assault. >>darya: let's get a look at whether. >>james: we are going to get some rain today. here is a live look for mt. tam china's windy conditions. here is a quick look at the satellite raider. the front is sitting offshore with a lot of rain coming down on the california and oregon border near ukiah in eureka. we're getting a lot of cloud cover if. it is expected to make and engines as early as this morning. from future cast 4 set for 7:00 a.m.. the struggles to be arriving closer to in if. as we advanced to about 3:00 p.m. we will see more substantial claim. coram as we continue to pus

do not be fooled by distracted -- by handsfree devices, you need to put yourself on the way entirely. >> the message -- even hanse 3 cell phones can be a distraction. just put the fun away entirely. >> put that in the glove compartment. buckle up. ride safely. >> alice and suffered permanent damage thanks to one distracted driver at a red light. >> she should have been focusing on the road but she was on her farm and hit me. , my life is forever changed. -- because she decided to send it that text message, my life is forever changed. >> drivers are divided over the dangers even hands free devices can pose a. >> i am a little old-fashioned. i feel better and safer if i do not do anything in the car. >> it allows you to have a perspective on the road while multitasking. >> you get drawn in like a tunnel vision mindset when you taxed. i do not do it anymore. >> they are not calling for a complete ban on cell phones and cars. but the national highway transportation art. rebecca cooper, abc 7 news. >> still to come on abc 7 news at 5:00, reaction to a picture generating a lot of buzz onlin

. < ha right yet have risen louis >>stanley: this woman obviously forgot about the handsfree law.ly attached to her ear. maybe the phone is us. she is looking at me as a side as she needs help to get unattached area caught quite a few drivers forgot they cannot cross over multiple traffic lanes simply because you see a shorter line. you absolutely cannot cross over the delineators just because they have been torn off the ground. it can get pretty scary out there at the toll plaza. you are not the only one for getting things. this toll collector forgot to close her lanes that it could be converted to a car for her. someone forgot to turn on the carpool lanes until well after 3:00 p.m.. what a forgetful world we're living in. >>marty: if you have it, or story idea for salmon, e- mail us. sits >> this is a home movie showing of the queen of until for four children. the queen took the throne in 1952. as for >>marty: coming up delays at arriving flights at san francisco international. >> it is not because of the weather. [ male announcer ] it would be easy for u.s. olympian meb keflezi

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